Bundesliga Sunday Roundup: Freiburg and Köln Claim Narrow Wins

Freiburg and Köln both secured 2-1 victories in the Bundesliga on Sunday, with late goals proving decisive in their respective matches.

Freiburg came from behind to beat FC Schalke 04 at Europa-Park-Stadion despite playing the final stages with 10 men. Maximilian Eggestein gave the hosts an early lead in the 10th minute, but Kenan Karaman equalised for Schalke on the half-hour mark.

Freiburg's task became harder when Yuito Suzuki was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in the 64th minute. However, substitute Keisuke Goto headed home Vincenzo Grifo's cross in the 85th minute to secure all three points for the hosts. Freiburg finished with 10 shots to Schalke's five and created more clear chances.

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Meanwhile, 1. FC Köln defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 at RheinEnergieStadion. Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson put Köln ahead in the 26th minute before Joe Scally equalised for Gladbach 13 minutes later.

Said El Mala scored the winner in the 67th minute, finishing a fast attack after being set up by Linton Maina. Köln created more shots inside the penalty area and won more duels, while goalkeeper Marvin Schwäbe made six saves to help the hosts protect their lead.